After two failed attempts at exposing anything on the polaroid film from my seat in this dim eatery, I put the failed prints in my pocket, set the camera down on the seat beside me, set the range again, double-checked that I was on bulb, and held the shutter down for at least 5-10 seconds (minus breathing). Finally, got it.

Comments

The picture has an interesting sheen to it. What does a polaroid back do for your Holga? (I don't know anything about film cameras.)Michael Czeiszperger @ 2005-07-20

Thanks for your comment Michael! The Polaroid back is actually an attachment that goes on the back of the Holga 120mm format camera and instead of winding regular film through the camera, you insert a package of professional Polaroid 'pack' film into the attached back. It means the photo is instant, but I also have no negative.. just the lone print in all it's priceless (at least to the owner) glory. The negative image you see on the right in my postings sometimes is the part of the polaroid that contains the chemical.. you peel that off after 30 seconds of waiting to reveal the image. When it looks interesting I try and save it (takes very long for the chems to dry up) and then scan it along with the print. Have I gone on long enough? Tanja @ 2005-07-20

I love it! I would love to get a polaroid back for a holga, as I have no way of developing 120 film. I like how in this image, the floor looks the same in both images. . .
nice :)Mark @ 2005-07-21

really like how the polaroid and the peel create a mirror image. the holga has a great effect on polaroid. the overexposure along with the light leaks come together to create a very appealing image.dan [lookcloser] @ 2005-07-22

I really love the glow in this image. You nailed it. I also like the presentation with the mirrored images side by side. How do you like the holga w/ the polaroid back? I've been tossing around the idea of getting a holga, but can't decide which one I would want.David Kapp @ 2005-07-22